Owen River Lodge
Over two decades of brown trout excellence.
Owen River Lodge is where New Zealand’s reputation for big trout was built. Located in the South Island’s Tasman region, the lodge accesses nearly 30 brown trout fisheries. Here, landing six-pounders is basically routine. Your guide team draws on decades of experience to equip you with the right techniques and access to productive water. On top of offering the world’s best sight fishing, this multi-award-winning lodge is just down the road from some of the best hiking, mountain biking, and wine tasting on the planet.
Lodge Details
HIGHLIGHTS
Owen River Lodge isn’t just an angling powerhouse—it’s also a lodging icon. Four-time winner of Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, the property’s three secluded cottages sit along the banks of the Owen River and have verandas and a hot tub overlooking Kahurangi National Park. The culinary program offers farm-to-table creations sustainably sourced from the gardens woven throughout the property.
GETTING HERE
RECOMMENDED ROUTE Fly into Nelson Airport (NSN)
Hire a private shuttle or rent a car to drive 90 minutes to Owen River Lodge
Address: 173 Owen Valley East Road, Owen River 7073, New Zealand
PROPERTY FACTS
Three riverside cottages, each with two privately accessed rooms with separate bathrooms and verandas (beds configured as either one king or two twins)
Main lodge with dining room, lounge, bar, and veranda
Massage room, outdoor hot tub, and riverside lounge
Two acres of riverside vegetable gardens, harvested for meals Lodge shop and fly-tying bench
NELSON AIRPORT (NSN)
OWEN RIVER LODGE VIEW
Dates & Pricing
SEASON DATES
October 1, 2024April 30, 2025
PRICING
BY THE ROOM
By the Room Rates (including guided fishing): Nightly rate starting at $1,233 based on single occupancy and $1,542 based on double occupancy
By the Room Rates (excluding guided fishing): Nightly rate starting at $747 based on single occupancy and $1,057 based on double occupancy
3-night minimum required
INCLUSIONS
GUIDED ADVENTURES
• Daily guided fishing with access to over 30 fisheries
• Additional non-guided adventures including self-guided fishing, hiking, mountain biking, farm tours, and wine tours
FOOD & DRINK
• Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, après, and dinner
• In-room local snack and drink assortment
• A selection of house beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
POPULAR ADD-ONS
Eleven has it all. Try adding on heli-accessed fly fishing trips, whitewater rafting, or a massage. Connect with our Sales Team to learn more.
HELPFUL LINKS
WEBSITE
LODGE GALLERY
ADVENTURES GALLERY
The Angling
FOR THOSE FIXATED ON LANDING THE BROWN TROUT OF A LIFETIME ON A DRY FLY, YOU’RE EXACTLY WHERE YOU NEED TO BE.
BETWEEN IMPECCABLE FOOD CRAFTED FROM THE PROPERTY GARDENS AND STAGGERING VIEWS OFF YOUR COTTAGE’S PATIO, THIS IS NEW ZEALAND’S FINEST.
The Lodge
